Courtelary: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The landscape around Courtelary is described as being suitable for hiking and cycling tours. This makes it a good choice for a stay focused on hiking or cycling. You can rent a holiday apartment in Courtelary.

Nature

Petit Crêt and Crête des Boveresses are located in the area surrounding Courtelary. In the wider region of Courtelary are Le Gros Crêt and Mont Vully.

Courtelary lies in the Vallon de Saint-Imier at an altitude of around 695 metres above sea level and approximately 14 kilometres west-northwest of Biel/Bienne. The village stretches along the Suze, which is called Schüss in German. The landscape includes forests and pastures on the Montagne du Droit and along the Chasseral range.

Culture

The historic centre of Courtelary is characterised by bourgeois and farmhouses dating from the 16th to the 19th century. This makes the village interesting for travellers who appreciate historic townscapes.

Getting Around

Courtelary lies on the Biel/Bienne–La Chaux-de-Fonds railway line. Regional trains run hourly to Biel/Bienne, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Neuchâtel.

Experiences

A hiking route from Corgémont to Courtelary follows the Suze and can be combined with a visit to the Camille Bloch chocolate factory.

Local Character

In 2017, the chocolate company Camille Bloch opened a visitor centre with a bistro in Courtelary.

Also interesting: Orvin, Plagne, Péry, St-Imier, Renan, La Ferrière Be, Sonvilier, Mont-Tramelan.

For the overview of the wider destination: Courtelary.